Imagine waking up happy every morning in a place where as the saying goes, "life is your oyster!" Every day is yours to do whatever you want to do, or to do nothing at all! No longer in a rush to get to work, you actually are keenly aware of the breeze running through your hair, as you listen to the cardinals sing. At this very moment you are engulfed with a sense of wonder, joy and contentment that you haven't felt since you were a small child. When you are working and or encumbered with so many daily responsibilities you forget to take a deep breath, relax and live in the moment. In your new happy space, something as simple as taking your dog out in the morning can become a ritual you look forward to rather than a chore you rush to do before heading to work. Now, putting on your clothes and pouring your morning coffee creates anticipation of possibly finding  a tomato  to pluck from the vine, as Dixie (my dog's name) explores the back yard enjoying the morning dew. Eventually, as if orchestrated, the two of you find a spot in the sun to sit a spell. Welcome to finding inner peace!
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Enter Guinea Fowl.  I am told that these belong to my neighbor down the street with the Texas Flag on the roof of his barn. Near as I can tell they are more interested in networking with the neighbors than hanging out on his property. They seem to come by while I am having my morning coffee and then again around 5:00 p.m.

Somebody pinch me, yesterday it was 80 degrees here, and today they are expecting temperatures around 78 degrees.  Somebody please remind me that this is the month of January. Swiss Chard, Kohlrabi and Kale are up, with the broccoli, cabbage, onions and carrots not too far behind. Before we know it it will be wildflower season.

If you haven't been to Round Top recently you might have missed the three new restaurants going up in the heart of town. Teague's Bar and Grill, Bistro Napoletana, and The Garden Company Cafe, completion expected sometime in the Spring. Everywhere you look there seems to be construction.--new stores and galleries abound!
If you are looking for a place to "staycation," I'd highly recommend a trip to the area. If you are only coming to Round Top for the Antique Shows, you are missing out! Check out our specials for 2016.